Random music news for Friday, November 8, 2024
AI assistants have some weird names. Where do they come from? Oh. Where does music news for November 8, 2024, come from? Many places.
- In case you missed it, Bruce Springsteen’s first post-election concert was in Toronto this week. He had something to say.
- And Jack White didn’t hold back on Trump, either.
- Did celebrity endorsements actually hurt the Democrats? That’s one theory.
- Music commentator had something to say about the future of music clubs. It has not gone down well with musicians and music clubs.
- Meanwhile in Montreal, small venues will have access to a $2.5 million fund to soundproof the premises to cut down on noise complaints.
- Over the CRTC, there’s new consultation on a local radio news fund.
- Where is the vinyl revival headed? Could be one of two directions.
- Robert Smith is auctioning off some artwork related to the new Cure album with proceeds going to heart research.
- The Michael Jackson biopic has been delayed until sometime late next year.
- This guy bought a record collection once owned by a serial killer named Scott Williams.
- It’s Christmas season for radio. Here are the top 100 most popular seasonal songs.
- Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” is coming back in a big way on December 6.
- Spotify has a new partnership with Emirates Airlines.
- A Bluetooth cassette player? Yep.
- Billboard magazine is celebrating 130 years in business.
BONUS: You know who loves Trump’s victory? These ten billionaires who made $64 billion this week.
